---
listing_id: CC41132020
status: Active
price: 1698000
beds: 4
baths_full: 4
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2218
sqft_lot: 5000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1936
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "212 Yale Ave"
city: Kensington
state: CA
zip: 94708
county: "Contra Costa County"
lat: 37.9071949
lng: -122.2779098
days_on_market: 2
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Karen Richmond"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(925) 852-1100"
list_agent_license: 01722616
mls_source: MAXEBRDI
modified: 2026-04-27
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Contra Costa County | Kensington | 94708 | 212 Yale Ave

212 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

MLS: CC41132020 | Status: Active | Price: $1,698,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 4
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 4 2,218 5,000 1936

Remarks

Stunning New Listing! Timeless 1930s architecture, elevated with sophisticated updates and mesmerizing San Francisco Bay views. Dramatic picture window, generous living areas, well designed updated eat-in kitchen with Viking range/grill, wide-plank hardwood floors, warm wood accents, new energy efficient recessed lighting and curated finishes throughout. Flexible layout offers excellent separation of space, including a primary/guest suite, two additional bedrooms with access to their own baths, plus a serene primary retreat with newly remodeled spa-like bath and additional family room. Indoor-outdoor entertaining shines across two expansive decks, complemented by a hot-tub pad for stary nights. Beautiful, landscaped yards with level lawn, mature fruit trees and garden beds. A skylit, detached studio/office with updated 220V wiring, sewer compliant, new highly efficient heating system and 3-year-old roof complete this exceptional Upper Kensington retreat. Two blocks to Arlington shops, coffee & restaurants, AC Transit commuter bus and .07 miles to storybook time at the library and highly rated Hilltop Elementary. A truly special place - Welcome Home!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CC41132020
MLS Source Contra Costa Association of Realtors
Days on Site 2

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Nook, Countertop - Stone, Eat In Kitchen, Pantry, Updated
Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Hardwood
Laundry In Garage
Cooling None
Heating Heating - 2+ Zones

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Pool None, Pool - No
Style Traditional

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Access - Interior, Attached Garage, Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 1 Car(s)

Contact Information

Karen Richmond
Compass
License #: 01722616
Phone: (925) 852-1100

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Kensington Elementary School public K-6 0.49 mi 10
El Cerrito Senior High School public 9-12 0.80 mi 7
Harding Elementary School public K-6 0.96 mi 6
Thousand Oaks Elementary School public K-5 1.03 mi 9
Cragmont Elementary School public K-5 1.07 mi 9
Albany High School public 9-12 1.08 mi 10
MacGregor High (Continuation) School public 10-12 1.08 mi N/A
Albany Middle School public 6-8 1.09 mi 10
Marin Elementary School public K-5 1.44 mi 8
Fairmont Elementary School public K-6 1.47 mi 6
Cornell Elementary School public K-5 1.54 mi 9
Martin Luther King Middle School public 6-8 1.78 mi 9
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School public 7-8 1.79 mi 5
Madera Elementary School public K-6 1.82 mi 10
Ocean View Elementary School public K-5 1.91 mi 9
Ruth Acty Elementary public K-5 1.98 mi 9
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School public K-5 2.12 mi 10
Berkeley Adult public UG 2.47 mi N/A
Stege Elementary School public K-6 2.61 mi 2
Berkeley Special Education Preschool public UG 2.63 mi N/A

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
731 Gateview Ave $1,490,000 4 2/1 2,548 Active
2031 Los Angeles Ave $1,695,000 3 1/1 1,796 Active
636 Euclid Ave $1,495,000 3 3 3,018 Active
1356 Acton Street $1,400,000 4 3 1,450 Active
816 Talbot Avenue $1,395,000 3 2/1 1,939 Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of April 27, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Karen Richmond, (925) 852-1100.